CONCLUSION
It was observed that potentially the pharmaceutical professionals of the Public Health Units possess a greater understanding of the herbal medicine H. perforatum , the medicine’s active principle, mechanisms of action, posology, adverse effects, and drug interactions, as opposed to Private Pharmacies professionals. This discrepancy could possibly be due to the actions and public policies implemented by the Health Department in the Municipality of Vitória, which include, among other practices, a Permanent Education program for dispensing herbal medicines. However, even with the program, many professionals still do not feel prepared for this type of dispensation and the deficient communication between pharmacist and user requires attention from the public and private sectors.